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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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Hi All,

I am new to the group just joined today… I am thinking of leasing a 2005 Coupe Limited but have some reservations about handling and safety in snow. I had planned on using the car as my daily driver throughout the winter….

I have read some of the posts regarding ‘snow’ but had a couple of questions still. Has anyone actually used their XF as a daily driver in the winter time in the snow/freezing rain/slush etc? I am in the Boston area so I expect there will be many days coming where this is the case. Is it true the ASP’s really do not perform very well in the snow? I sure do not relish the additional expense of snow tires/rims but if they really are going to be needed then it seems like the smart thing to do. Is it possible or desirable to get 18” rims for the rear and put the same size tires all around 225/40R18’s? Would that setup improve handling and safety during somewhat slick conditions? Just a thought. Thanks in advance for the replies I appreciate the feedback.

I just love the car – such a distinctive look. Nothing out there like it either. It may not have a lot of power but it sure does turn heads and is a great cruiser from what I have read… By the way I am looking at the auto instead of a manual as my wife wants to drive it as well. She does not know how to drive a stick. Maybe that is a good thing. My other cars are: 2000 LHS and a mint 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo… Now that car is NOT good in the snow… -wkdgood dhawkins0614@yahoo.com
 
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